Briquette Trays

Shop ceramic briquette trays and replacement rocks for major gas grill brands. Briquette tray systems help distribute heat more evenly across the cooking surface by supporting ceramic briquettes above the burner, improving heat retention and helping reduce hot spots for more consistent grilling performance.

Over time, briquette trays can warp, corrode, or wear down from repeated exposure to heat, grease, moisture, and outdoor conditions. Replacing a worn tray helps restore proper briquette support, more even heat distribution, and consistent cooking results.

Why Briquette Trays Matter

Briquette trays are designed to hold ceramic briquettes above the burner. The tray supports the briquettes, while the ceramic material absorbs and radiates heat across the cooking surface to help reduce hot spots, improve heat retention, and promote more even cooking temperatures.

How to Choose the Right Replacement

Match your replacement tray by brand, grill model, dimensions, and tray design. Many trays may appear similar but are not interchangeable. Some grills use complete briquette tray assemblies, while others use individual ceramic briquettes, lava rocks, or alternative heat-distribution systems. Compare your original part to the product photos, measurements, and compatibility information before ordering.

BBQ Depot Expert Tip

Briquette trays are one of the most commonly replaced grill components. Depending on the grill, you may need only the stainless tray, a complete assembly with ceramic briquettes, or replacement clips and lock bars. Because manufacturers often changed tray designs between series and production years, model number alone is not always enough to identify the correct replacement.

As grill specialists since 1956, we help customers identify briquette trays for Lynx, Alfresco, Twin Eagles, Fire Magic, Delta Heat, Viking, DCS, and many other premium grill brands. If you're unsure which tray fits your grill, contact our team before ordering and we'll help verify compatibility.

When to Replace a Briquette Tray

If the tray is warped, rusted, cracked, or no longer supports the briquettes properly, it is time for a replacement. A damaged tray can lead to uneven heating, inconsistent cooking performance, and reduced heat distribution across the grilling surface.

Quick Buying Tips

• Match by brand and grill model
• Compare tray dimensions, shape, and mounting style
• Verify whether the tray includes briquettes or is tray-only
• Replace warped, rusted, or damaged trays to restore more even heat distribution
• Compare your original part before ordering if compatibility is uncertain

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the correct replacement briquette tray?

Match your replacement tray by brand, grill model, dimensions, and tray design. Many trays may appear similar but are not interchangeable. Compare your original part to the product photos, measurements, and compatibility information before ordering.

When should a ceramic briquette tray be replaced?

Replace a briquette tray if it is warped, rusted, cracked, or no longer supports the briquettes properly. A damaged tray can lead to uneven heating, inconsistent cooking performance, and reduced heat distribution across the grilling surface.

What does a ceramic briquette tray do?

A briquette tray holds ceramic briquettes above the burner. The tray supports the briquettes while the ceramic material absorbs and radiates heat across the cooking surface to help reduce hot spots, improve heat retention, and promote more even cooking temperatures.

Do all grills use the same briquette tray?

No. Briquette trays can vary by grill brand, series, production year, briquette count, clip style, and mounting design. Even within the same brand, trays that look similar may not fit the same grill.